Cincinnati Reds defeat Athletics 6-5: Recap & Betting Results
Thu, Aug 6, 2026 · MLB · Athletics 5, Cincinnati Reds 6
The Cincinnati Reds beat the Athletics 6-5 on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at Great American Ball Park. The Athletics covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 9, with 11 runs combined.
Athletics vs. Cincinnati Reds final score and game recap
The Cincinnati Reds won by 1 run.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Mason Barnett (Athletics): 4.1 innings, 5 earned runs, 7 strikeouts.
- Brian Serven (Athletics): 1-for-4, 1 home run, 2 RBIs, 1 run.
- Andrew Abbott (Cincinnati Reds): 6.2 innings, 3 earned runs, 4 strikeouts.
- Sal Stewart (Cincinnati Reds): 2-for-4, 1 home run, 1 RBI, 2 runs.
Who covered the spread in Athletics vs. Cincinnati Reds?
The Athletics covered the run line as 1.5-run underdogs, losing by 1 run.
The run line opened and closed at Cincinnati Reds -1.5.
Did Athletics vs. Cincinnati Reds go over or under the total?
The game went over: 11 runs combined against a closing total of 9, over by 2.
The total opened and closed at 9.
Athletics and Cincinnati Reds betting trends: 2026 season
This result left the Athletics 45-70 in the 2026 regular season (21-36 at home, 24-34 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 52 of 113 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 54 times and under 56 times, with 3 pushes. That made it eight straight losses for the Athletics.
This result left the Cincinnati Reds 56-58 in the 2026 regular season (29-31 at home, 27-27 away or at neutral sites). Against the run line, they covered in 59 of 113 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 60 times and under 51 times, with 2 pushes. That made it four straight wins for the Cincinnati Reds.
What's next for Athletics and Cincinnati Reds?
Next for the Athletics: at the Boston Red Sox on Friday, August 7, 2026. Next for the Cincinnati Reds: at the Washington Nationals on Friday, August 7, 2026.